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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1986
Page
6
The editorial argues against broad prohibition of smoking, noting medical research and warning labels, tax hikes, bans in public spaces, and education as effective tools. It contends outright bans would undermine steady health gains, urging continued voluntary reduction over expansive regulation.
A collection of periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs, reflecting personal perspectives on community life.
Local readers learn the Senate voted to televise its proceedings but Cox Cable in Cedar Rapids has not added the channel. Only 11 calls were received about the service, curbing justification for the expense. A proposal suggests using a government access channel during Senate hours to test demand.
The piece critiques Betty McCollister’s view of evolution versus creationism in schools. It cites Dr. Tom Kemp and a retired Iowa teacher, questions scientific credibility, and argues for balanced teaching. It shifts to a personal note about fishing with the author’s father at Coralville Reservoir, then thanks local builders for a trench rescue class. It ends with political reflections on Nicaragua, contra aid, and U S policy, naming Chuck Grassley, Tom Tauke, and Adolfo Esquivel.
Michael A Stevenson thanks citizens who voted June 3 in the Democratic nomination race for Linn County treasurer. He praises volunteers who painted signs made calls and helped mailers and asks for continued backing through the general election.
A concise guide stating letters may be shortened and edited. Anonymous publication is not allowed. Each letter must include the writer’s name, street address, and signature. A phone number is required for authentication but not published. Limit about 400 words. Focus on issues and public events, not personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
The first annual Center Point Post Prom Party held May 3 grateful for support from the Marion YMCA Marion Police Department Center Point school staff businesses organizations and individuals who gave funds and help. 105 Center Point juniors seniors and their dates contributed to the success according to Sharon Hannen of the Center Point Post Prom Committee.
A reader questions the word sortation as an act or process of sorting citing a post office note about mail handling. The discussion expands to whether abhorrence can denote a tangible object or a feeling and clarifies correct verb usage as abhorred versus abhor.
A Cedar Rapids group visits Spit and Whistle in Prairie du Chien and a returning couple in Madrid and Cedar Rapids reveal how kindness and steady courtesy influence others. The shared message: treating people well returns as positive outcomes, echoed by a company executive who notes bread upon the waters returns as sandwiches.
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